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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.10, 3,610.89 and 867.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.10, 3,610.89 and 867.74 is: 1,301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.10 : 3,610.89 = 867.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.10/3,610.89 = 867.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.10x = 3,610.89 × 867.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.10x = 3,133,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,313.69/2,407.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.70

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